Product Description

The Temptress Ariel is a unique foray into a modern relationship between a naive and sensitive man, Don, and a streetwise, free-spirited young woman, Ariel, who both suffer from schizophrenia. Don is lovestruck and pursues the moody Ariel after they meet in a psychiatric boarding home, a house in the community which is a recent type of addition to the mental health system. Don and Ariel are both haunted by their past loves so much that their illnesses are influenced into delusions about love. At the heart of the novel is the quest for meaningful relationships in a world where suspicion, manipulation and paranoia create snags that hurt - and are often debilitating to the point of hospitalization.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2526766 in Books
• Published on: 2004-07-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 106 pages

Customer Reviews

Terrific
The Temptress Ariel is an inimitable expedition into a contemporary affiliation
between an immature and receptive man, Don, and a sharp-witted, free-spirited
young lady, Ariel, who both experience schizophrenia. Don is love struck and chases
the temperamental Ariel once they convene in a psychiatric boarding quarters, a
residence in the public which is the latest form of addition to the psychological health
organization. Don and Ariel are both obsessed by their past loves so much that their
infirmities are subjected into hallucinations about love. At the heart of the story is
the mission for significant dealings in a humanity where doubt, exploitation and fear
generate hurdles that injure - and are often incapacitating to the point of
hospitalization. This book was very interesting and one of a kind. The unique
multiple-character traits of each character in this book were astounding. I give this
book 5 stars.
The Temptress
Greg Bauder
Published By PublishAmerica
ISBN#978-1413732962
ISBN#1413732968

Captivating!
As the parent of an adult child who carries a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder, I am in complete awe of this captivating tale. It is important for others to understand what life is like for a consumer living in a supportive living environment.

It is imperative to understand that even those who carry a diagnosis of severe mental illness live and love the same as the rest of the world, it just happens in a different sequence!

Thank you Greg for sharing Don and Ariel's journey with us!!

Rings True
I don't enjoy this genre (romance/lust story), but the book is short and sweet, providing the reader insight into the true mind of a regular, sweet guy with Schizophrenia. I greatly appreciated the book for that.

At first I found the excessive use of imagery for adjectives annoying, but then realized that it was an expressin on the main character's thoughts - not a writing style. And that also rang true. The main character is a vulnerable sweet guy, and I liked that.

The book portrayed the folks battling with serious brain disorders in such a truthful way - just everday folks living their lives, yet more accepting of other people's foibles than most.

If people want to get a glimpse into the REALITY of Schizophrenia rather than the Hollywood distortion of it, I highly recommend this book. Especially if you enjoy romance novels, which I DON'T - yet I STILL recommend it.